These Echizen Lacquerware Wagashi knives are traditional style utensils used to eat Japanese sweets, Wagashi. The handle section of this fork-style knife is hand coated with red lacquer and the remaining blade section is hand coated with a technique called "Tame-nuri." 

Tame-nuri is a lacquer coating technique where the red color can be seen through the translucent lacquer by applying a coat of translucent black lacquer on top of a middle coat of red lacquer. 

These knives are made of natural wood, and are light and easy to hold. The edges are smooth but as the blade is slightly thinner, cutting into the Japanese sweets is made easy. 

Complete a table setting for a Japanese tea party by placing these Wagashi knives next to lacquerware plates, and entertain guests with matcha tea. 

Echizen lacquerware has developed techniques for product diversification and mass production in response to changing lifestyles and market needs. Echizen lacquerware is easy to use, durable, and beautiful, and is loved not only by households but also by cooking professionals, accounting for more than 80% of all lacquerware for the food industry and commercial use in Japan.

PRODUCT DETAIL

• Quantity: 5pcs
• Dimension: D12.5cm(4.9in)
• Material: Wood 
• Origin: Made in Japan - Echizen Lacquerware